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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.72, 968.64 and 234.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.72, 968.64 and 234.90 is: 352.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.72 : 968.64 = 234.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.72/968.64 = 234.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.72x = 968.64 × 234.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.72x = 227,533.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,533.54/645.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.37

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